Pasapali sari also known as Saktapar is a Bandha (Ikat) handloom sari weaved mainly in the Bargarh district of Odisha, India. The name Pasapali is derived from pasā or gambling games using Chess board. These saris have intricate check patterns of contrast colors resembling the chess boards which gives it such name.
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Sonepur Handloom Cluster bomkai silk sambalpuri and sonepuri patta saree Deal inked with national brands to promote state products